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The Tax Accountant prepares and analyzes tax documents and filings for the organization. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with state and local tax regulations and assisting with inquiries from tax authorities. Tax Accountant professionals collaborate with other accounting, finance, and IT team members to support accurate reporting and mitigate tax risks. Their work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.
You will focus primarily on Sales and Use tax for Humana and its related entities. Duties for this position include timely preparation and electronic filing for a limited set of tax returns. Additionally, they involve maintaining accurate tax information and records related to sales and use tax compliance. Furthermore, responsibilities include monitoring the shared email inbox for notices and other correspondence received from taxing authorities. You will conduct tax research related to use tax accruals and/or sales tax obligations. You will assist with other tax-related inquiries received from both internal and external partners. Additionally, they will handle documentation related to any such research and/or requests received. From a technical perspective, you will work with our Senior Tax Accountant. The collaboration focuses on the ongoing maintenance and upgrades for the tax software/calculation engine. Additionally, your role will involve opening and monitoring any helpdesk tickets, and assisting other team members with project-related work as needed.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of relevant tax regulations are necessary for success in this role.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a bachelor's program with expected graduation soon
2+ years of experience with sales/use tax compliance (preparation, filing, and payment)
Experience with computerized tax software and research programs
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Knowledge of tax law and current developments
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to Tax Accounting software and tools such as OneSource Determination, Alteryx, Tax Research resources such as CCH, Avalara, or Bloomberg
Additional Information
The workstyle for this role will be hybrid home/office - 2-3 days in office. Candidates should reside within commutable distance to the downtown Louisville, KY office.
Interview Format
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
Work-At-Home Requirements
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$65,000 - $88,600 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at?Humana.com?and at?CenterWell.com.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.
